Several companies have announced their service training schedules for 2008. The classes cover everything from aerials to pumps and are designed to provide fire mechanics and emergency vehicle technicians with valuable instruction on inspection, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.

E-ONE offers classes covering aerial and electrical systems on its own products, as well as review classes for service personnel who want to prepare for the important EVTCC fire apparatus and ARFF certification exams. All classes are held in Ocala, Fla. To view the complete calendar and register online, go to www.e-one.com/training

Pierce has classes for electrical, aerial, foam and suspension systems on its products. All classes are held in Appleton, Wis. To view the schedule, go to www.piercemfg.com/customerservice.html

Hale will hold its operation and maintenance seminars throughout the year. They cover Hale pumps and Class 1 electronic governors, with an optional session on the first day to cover Hale CAFS. All classes are held in Conshohocken, Pa. To view the schedule, go to www.haleproducts.com/main/content,30,10.aspx

Spartan Motors will hold its annual Fire Truck Training Conference on Aug. 3–7. The event is a bargain-priced opportunity to learn more about a wide variety of apparatus components and systems. All classes will be held in Lansing, Mich. For information, go to www.spartanchassis.com/ft/ftevents.asp

Individual classes and other training events are listed in the calendar section.